University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

2004-2005 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

GEN - General Arts & Sciences

100 Introduction to University Curriculum
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
S/U grade basis not allowed
Course may be taken for a maximum of 3 credits
Special course fee required
No credit toward any major or minor. Elective credit only.
An integrated program introducing students to University resources and college success strategies. The program assists students in intellectual, personal, and social development to improve retention and academic performance.
101 Introduction to Studying the Sciences
1 cr (2-0).
Not for GE
No credit toward any major or minor. Elective credit only.
Designed to improve student academic performance in introductory science courses. Learning techniques and strategies necessary for success in science courses- scientific problem solving, text and lecture note taking, examination preparation, laboratory and test-taking strategies.
102 College Learning Strategies in the Discipline
1 cr (2-0).
Not for GE
No credit toward any major or minor. Elective credit only.
An introduction to University reading and learning strategies necessary for success in social science and humanities courses. Strategies include text reading methods, note taking systems, time management, examination preparation, test-taking strategies, and overcoming test anxiety.
103 Critical Thinking in the Discipline
1-2 crs.
P: Eligibility for ENGL 110. Minimum score of 450 on the
UWEPT or 370 on the UWENGL (when taken concurrently
with ENGL 140).
Not for GE
No credit toward any major or minor. Elective credit only.
Development of the higher level critical reading, writing, and thinking skills-application, analysis, evaluation and synthesis-necessary for academic success in a variety of university disciplines.
110 Strategies for Academic Success
1 cr (2-0). F, Sp.
Not for GE
Course may be taken for a maximum of 2 credits
No credit toward any major or minor. Elective credit only.
Designed to assist student development of successful academic and personal strategies necessary to meet demands at the college level by formulating educational goals, examining effective learning strategies, and making informed decisions.
201 Student Success Seminar
1 cr (2-0). F, Sp.
Not for GE
A course designed to increase retention and graduation of students on probation after suspension by identifying factors leading to academic difficulty, assessing academic strengths and weaknesses, building critical thinking strategies, and creating student development plans.
250 Academic and Career Exploration
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp.
Not for GE
Special course fee required
Instructor approval required
Designed to give students the skills to make informed choices about their lives, education, and careers. Includes career development theory, interpretations of self- assessment instruments, occupational research techniques, examination of a liberal arts-based education, and goal- setting strategies.